M&M Briefly Overtakes Tata Motors, Becomes Second-Largest Car Company by Market Cap
M&M Briefly Overtakes Tata Motors, Becomes Second-Largest Car Company by Market Cap
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) briefly surpassed Tata Motors in market capitalization, becoming India's second most valuable automobile company, according to Bloomberg data. This milestone comes as M&M's shares have surged 70% year-to-date, compared to a 25% increase for Tata Motors.
M&M's remarkable performance coincides with its Investor Day, where the company outlined ambitious plans for the future:
New SUV Launches: M&M plans to introduce six new SUVs by 2030, part of a broader strategy to launch 23 new vehicles by the end of the decade.
Born Electric Vehicles: The company is set to unveil seven Born Electric vehicles by 2030, reflecting its commitment to electric mobility.
Global Leadership in Tractors: M&M is already the world’s largest tractor maker based on FY24 volumes and aims to scale up further in both domestic and international markets.
Capex Plans: M&M has earmarked a total capital expenditure of Rs 27,000 crore between FY25-27 to support its growth initiatives.
In May, M&M’s total sales rose to 71,682 vehicles, marking a 17% increase over the same period last year, including exports. This strong performance has been a significant factor in boosting investor confidence.
In late May, Bank of America Securities upgraded its rating for M&M shares to 'buy', citing multiple growth levers. The brokerage set a price target of Rs 3,050 for the stock, predicting it could surpass the Rs 3,000 mark within the next 12 months. Today, M&M shares hit a record high of Rs 2,946.
BoFA Securities expects several growth catalysts for M&M to materialize over the next 12-18 months. The brokerage is optimistic about M&M's core business due to market share gains in the SUV segment and a potential turnaround in the tractor business.
SUV Segment: M&M's SUV market share increased by 130 basis points to 20.4% by the end of FY24.
Light Commercial Vehicles: The company’s share rose by 350 basis points to 49%.
Tractor Segment: M&M's market share in tractors grew by 40 basis points to 41.6%.
BoFA Securities highlighted the promising contributions from M&M's subsidiaries, strong management, ambitious growth strategies, and commitment to sustainability as key positives.
M&M's brief overtaking of Tata Motors in market capitalization underscores its strong performance and promising outlook. With ambitious plans for new vehicle launches, significant investments in capex, and continued market share gains, M&M is poised for substantial growth in the coming years. Investors remain bullish on M&M, anticipating further positive developments in its core and subsidiary businesses.
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